WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014
barbiecat
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:bigsmile: Welcome to a community of supportive and encouraging women. The title says Women Ages 50+ but all women are welcome. The journey to health, weight loss, energy, well-being, and longevity is best taken with others who share our goals and values.
:flowerforyou: I hope you will check in here daily and share what’s going on, respond to each other, and ask questions.
:flowerforyou: How did you do with your goals and resolutions for September?
:flowerforyou: What goals and resolutions have you set for October?
Please sign your posts with your name (or alias) and your location so we can get to know each other better.
Barbie from beautiful NW WashingtonMy word for 2014 is “mindful”
September Resolutions (with end of the month comments)
*get the big hole in the back yard ready for planting bulbs ---finished
*seek opportunities to be kind ---this was a good focus for me
*participate in a 30 day plank challenge---every day finishing with six minutes
October Resolutions
*walk 18,000 steps a day
*act the way I want to feel
*strength training twice a week
* answer the letter to my friend that I've been putting off too long
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Katla: Hope all went well with DH's surgery.
I did not set goals for September and it shows on the scale (no surprise).
I've lost 2.5 of the 4.5 picked up while travelling almost the entire month. :bigsmile:
Here's to a new month with fresh resolve. I've read that when you write your goals down, you are far more apt to reach them, so here goes. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
October goals:
> Minimize consumption of alcohol to two servings per week
> Register for and attend 50% of Master's swim course
> Once a week, call someone just to say hello
> Make plans for how I will use up my remaining paid vacation days
Word for 2014 = Release
Stay well. Stay strong. We can do this.
Rori
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Just a really quick check in - having such a busy time at work and over the weekend.
The good news is I was able to run 3 days in a row with no pain in my foot and I think I am sort of ready for my half marathon in less than 2 weeks now... gulp!
I know several are going through really tough time and I am so sorry! I hope it gets better soon!
Brenda - I loved Barbie's advice - it was perfect!
My goals for October are to lose the 5 lbs that I can't seem to get rid of - that will get me back to where I was in May and then just 5 more to get back to my goal weight! Being able to run again will definitely help!
Happy October to all - unfortunately it is hot here again - going to be 100 by the end of the week :huh:
Note that someone mentioned to me that there are just 13 weeks (yes 13!) until the end of the year! How did that happen and where did they all go?
Shana in Anaheim, Ca0 -
Thanks Barbie:flowerforyou:
Hope everyone is having a wonderful night!
Hugs,
DeeDee in NC0 -
Joining in again. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Lin in Central Iowa0 -
Thanks Barbie for this group!
I am 61 and feeling a bit down after gaining 2 lbs back this past weekend going out with family to a country concert and drinking and eating a bit much.
Cant seem to get into exercising this week.......so these will be my goals
exercise daily at least 15 minutes doing anything I want ..kettlebells, walking??
cut alcohol to 2 drinks weekly
loose 4 lbs this month
thanks again Barbie, glad to be apart of this.0 -
Thanks Barbie for this group!
I am 61 and feeling a bit down after gaining 2 lbs back this past weekend going out with family to a country concert and drinking and eating a bit much.
Cant seem to get into exercising this week.......so these will be my goals
exercise daily at least 15 minutes doing anything I want ..kettlebells, walking??
cut alcohol to 2 drinks weekly
loose 4 lbs this month
thanks again Barbie, glad to be apart of this.
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Jeannie from Cali near Yosemite0 -
Bumping and saying good night!
Carol in NC0 -
Hy Barb, For October I want to lose another 10 ibs., complete my 8K marathon, have a family thanksgiving dinner, and spend Halloween in costume with my grandkids. I missed the last two last year, so I am going to enjoy it doubly this year! AnneCarolOne0
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DH had his surgery today and is still in the hospital. He hoped to go home today but things didnt work out that way. His back seems to be dramatically better already but he is not ready to be released.0
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Did an hour of incline intervals on the treadmill today (3 min at 3%, 6%, 9, 12, 3%etc. 4mph)
Tomorrow's plan is to go to yoga and then the deep water class. Afterwards, I'm going to try this new place to get my hair colored.
After exercising went to the dentist, came home and just grabbed something to have in my stomach (I only had some grapes before I left for exercise) and then had a Newcomer board meeting. Came home and strung some more popcorn. Evidentally, one of the other cats (we think it was Loki) nipped at Bonnie and where the wound was was getting worse so we took her to the vet. He expressed the pus out of the wound. Now we'll just keep an eye on it. Came home and strung some more popcorn (down about 1/2 a bag so only have 1-1/2 left), got dinner ready to just put in the microwave.
Patty - when I was working at the Y I found out that, sadly, almost everything came down to the bottom line (dollars) and there was so much push for "children's fund". I understand that, but even down here, everything seems to be "children's fund, children's fund, children's fund". I was on their board for a while but I realized that they aren't so much into health and fitness as they are into getting members and getting money for the children's fund. I hope your Y isn't like that
Jan - haven't been to Bush Gardens in a long, long time
Heather - safe travels
Carol - crossing everything that they make an offer and you can get it fixed reasonably
Sylvia - hope you're better fast
Beth - there's a part of me that wants you to send that virus to NC, but then again, there's another part of me that doesn't want to be sick. Hope you're better real soon
Tina - hoping for a wonderful trip for you. Can't come soon enough, eh?
Pat - hope you do get off some of your meds. That always helps
Deb - glad you had such a great day
Shana - yea for no pain! You'll do that half marathon, I just know it
Lin - welcome back
katla - here's hoping your dad comes home soon
Michele in NC0 -
Hi everyone! It's been over a month since I've popped in here, I've been sooooooo busy with work, and the garden, and processing the harvest. We've had a terrific season, the freezer and pantry are full to the brim. it was a good summer in Oregon! Still having beautiful weather, we're taking a trip to the coast this weekend to celebrate my 60th coming up on Monday. Can't wait to put my toes in the sand! I'm back to logging foods after taking most of the summer off, and yes, putting on a few pounds. Hope you're all doing great!
jb in Portland, who was given a few boxes of fruit yesterday, thus the profile pic :laugh: More canning this week! 0 -
Hi all. I'm Deb in Melbourne, Australia, age 58. My body is stubbornly clinging to the last 3 kilos, which is annoying the crap out of me. I know it's just a number, but I am determined!
My goal this month is to average 500 calories a day lost through activity over and above normal daily living. This will be combinations of walking fast and far (I have a German Shepherd), Pilates classes and gym work, both cardio and weights. I plan to eat back half of my exercise calories.
I also plan to really focus on hydrating. Sometimes I have to force myself to drink water.0 -
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Katia, I'm glad DH came through the surgery well and hope he's ready to come home tomorrow. What a relief - particularly about his back already feeling better. That's pretty amazing.
My nephew in Reno is finally feeling a little better. He's been in the hospital with pneumonia and complications for 2 weeks now and has lost 35 pounds that he could ill afford. They were finally able to get a feeding tube far enough in to bypass the stomach. TMI, I know, but I'm so happy to hear that he's doing well. My niece says he looks better and slept well for the first time in a long time.
Kim, I've been thinking about you and hope family issues are looking up.
I'm heading up to Tahoe and then Reno on Thursday. I'll be back Monday but may be scarce in the meantime. (I'll be around tomorrow though. )
Early to bed tonight for me. :yawn:
Mimi 0 -
:flowerforyou: Thanks Barbie
bumping for now take care everyone
juanita in sudbury0 -
Here's to October.0
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Hi all, Wednesday afternoon here,
I saw the dietition this afternoon. She wants me to eat between 1600 and 1900 calories a day. My protein and fibre levels are too low so need to increase them. She suggested 1600 cals on low training days and 1900 cals on days with weigh sessions.She suggested going back to 3 main meals, protein shake after weights session in morning and some protein for afternoon snack again. Happy I have substituted most coffees, except black coffee with breakfast, for herb teas. She said Mondays effort of 1200 cals were far too low and i need to eat again which is difficult with the Duramine I am on. I see her again on 05 November and to take a week's worth of meal and exercise daily plans so she could see difference. She wants me to start training again, but slower and add stuff as I feel the need. to keep Sunday as rest and re-feed day and just walk the dog.
I see the doctor tomorrow afternoon for her to check weight, BP and heart rate.No headache again today. My BP thing at home is playing up
I did 30 minutes of Jeannette's cardio kick-boxing this morning and it felt good.
Lesley in Tasmania0 -
Good morning ladies!!
Thank you Barbie for keeping this going! I don't post often, but check in daily for motivation and tip as well as to see how everyone is doing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Katla- Glad your DH is having less pain already. Hope he gets to go home today. Recovery is so much easier in your own home.Hope you are able to get the rest you need also. It can be very difficult when a loved one is going through surgery.
Heather- My son lives and works in Manhattan. We get there about once a year and love it. Hope your visit is wonderful!
DH is off today so we will complete some chores and then take a ride south to find some fresh apples and leaf-peep.
Hoping to do some yard work, clean out both vehicles, daily housework, and tackle my closet. First will do my walk and weights.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Deb A in CNY0 -
Heather! Welcome to our side of the pond! I cannot wait to hear all about it! Love the picture of you in Times Square!
Just woke up and so far no dizziness. More later everyone. Happy October!
Sylvia0 -
morning ladies~
we are getting some much needed rain..I am still in a funk slept ok last night,but am an emotional eater. very upset about conversation with my brother, my DH leaving for florida, and the girls being mean to me at work, i am sitting here gorging myself on chips and dip
I know this is just a bump in the road, and I have let myself down and will get back on the band wagon ,but it is just depressing.
but on a better note.. just want to remind everyone to think pink as it is breast cancer awareness month0 -
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September Goal Report:
1. Log every bite and swallow: I did an excellent job. I’m motivated because I know this is the core of my discipline and keeps me from going back to bad old habits.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week: I could be more aggressive with this, but managed to get in at least a half hour of cardio nearly every day.
3. Have fun every day: Some days were more fun than others. Even yesterday when DH had surgery I was able to have two pleasant meals out with my son.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more: There is ALWAYS room for improvement, but I did better in September than I have in the past.
This morning I look forward to bringing DH home from the hospital. I’m sure he is looking forward to coming home, too. According to DS, who had similar surgery early in the summer on a different section of spine, the first week is pretty comfortable due to left over surgical painkillers, but the second week will be tougher. There will likely be some muscle soreness at the surgical site because the doctor doesn’t cut through the muscles to get to the spine, he shoves them out of the way. They don’t have to heal from an incision, but they’ll be swollen and sore. We’ll just take it one day at a time, and I’ll try not to murder DH when he is demanding and whiney.:noway:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
October Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Nice to see people of a similar age, great idea.
My October goals are:
> get to target weight, *8lbs* to go.
> log all food, good and bad
>live life in the present, there is nothing that can be done about the past
> do the splits, nearly there!
Lorraine I live in Kent in England0 -
Hi everyone, New to this group. My name is Kristina, I'm turning 50 this year. I have a goal to lose 50 pounds by my 50th. I believe building a community of like minded individuals with the same goals is a big part of weight loss success. So, with that in mind... my October goals are:
1) Join message boards, communicate in discussion, build relationships.
2) continue to log food, calories everyday. Staying within calorie range.
3) go for a walk everyday, to refresh my mind as well as my body.
4) stay motivated, and positive!!!
Kristina, from Oregon, in the beautiful pacific north west :flowerforyou:0 -
I will be turning 50 in December. It can be a struggle to keep a positve outlook, so I truly enjoyed reading the positive posts. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about 1 year ago, so my goal is to keep moving (which is a daily struggle), and to eat healthy. Not gaining weight is a plus for me, so if I am able to lose - that will be even better. When my co-workers get "salty', i return to my desk and say "Love the people who treat you right - Pray for the people who don't".
Terri in Milwaukee Wisconsin0 -
Hello Lovely Ladies,
Happy October, thank you Barbie for the new thread. My goals are the same, maintain, keep working out and stay vigilant to hold my successes.
I had a great NSV yesterday. Hubby took me shopping after my flu shot, he got me trying on jeans with blingy pockets.. I got into a smaller size without my beloved Spanx on.????. This was my first pair, just a small touch of bling, not a lot.
Keep up the hard work ladies, it pays off!
Katia, I'm so glad DH is doing well and will be home soon.
Alison, don't let the mean girls ruin your success. Perhaps they are jealous, that's been my experience with mean women.
Heather, welcome to this side of the pond. Enjoy yourself. Love your pic in TS.
I must get up and start my workout.
Welcome all new ladies. Huge to all I missed.
Cindy in OK0 -
How did I do?
My SPIES goals for September were:
Social - to log everyday, to see my sister twice this month, to contact friends who I've lost touch with recently with the time spent with my dad;
I logged everyday - saw sister once only (but I have had a bad cough so missed one that had been arranged) - met up with one friend carry forward
Physical - to log at least 70,000 steps on my fitbit, to make use of the gym membership I've taken out by swimming 4 times a week, to start to use the gym itself by the end of the month, to weigh less at the end of the month than I did at the start;
fitbit - ok walked 100 miles in September - gym ok but with cough not allowed to go swimming (in rules) 4lb down - not enough but only basic exercise done.
Intellectual - to read a classic novel instead of/as well as my favourite murder mysteries;
This is a carry forward... But a thread here on mfp has given some great ideas.
Emotional - to stay chilled even when life gets crazy, to support dad as he is no longer housebound, to have a drink of water instead of emotional binging;
ok ish but carry forward - still too many biscuits.
Spiritual - I'm starting a pathways to ministry course at the end of the month, so to prepare myself for studying for the first time in 7 years.
Day one of course was good - prep was ok. Lead an evening service for the first time.
October's goals
Social - to log everyday, to see my sister twice this month, to contact friends with whom I've lost touch recently;
Physical - to log at least 100 miles on my fitbit, to make use of the gym membership I've taken out by swimming 4 times a week, to start to use the gym itself by the end of the month, to weigh less at the end of the month than I did at the start by sensible eating patterns, to lose this dratted cough and sore throat;
Intellectual - to read a classic novel instead of/as well as my favourite murder mysteries;
Emotional - to stay chilled even when life gets crazy, to support dad as he is no longer housebound, to have a drink of water instead of emotional binging;
Spiritual - to keep on track with my 'pathways to ministry' course - including the reading and assignments.
Happy October everyone!
Maryann in UK0
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